United Kingdom: Discrimination, Disability & Sexual Harassment

The Fair Employment Tribunal in Belfast has issued its first ruling on discrimination and harassment claims involving gender critical beliefs as a form of political opinion. While the claimant was unsuccessful, this landmark decision provides crucial early guidance for Northern Ireland employers navigating the complex intersection of gender critical beliefs and workplace discrimination law.

Following a Call for Evidence last year, the Government has now published a consultation until 27 October 2026 on proposals to reform pay discrimination law. Phase one of the proposed reforms comprises changes to the current equal pay law and enforcement framework.

The Employment Rights Act introduces sweeping changes to UK employment law, from reducing unfair dismissal qualifying periods to strengthening trade union rights and banning exploitative practices. This comprehensive dashboard breaks down each reform by topic, clarifying current legal positions and what they will become under the Act. With implementation dates ranging from April 2026 through 2027, employers face a transformative period requiring careful preparation across multiple areas of workforce managem

Duncan Lewis Solicitors unveils a comprehensive video series addressing critical employment law matters, from grievance procedures and whistleblowing protections to discrimination claims and settlement negotiations. Each video breaks down complex legal rights and workplace protections into practical guidance for employees navigating challenging situations. The series covers upcoming legislative changes and provides actionable steps for workers facing unfair treatment, redundancy, or dismissal.

Pride Month prompts an essential question for the legal profession: has visibility translated into genuine equality for LGBTQ+ professionals? Drawing on personal experience across Venezuela, Chile, and the UK, this analysis examines representation data showing that while 4.5% of lawyers identify as LGB, this drops to just 2.9% among full-equity partners. The article explores whether LGBTQ+ professionals can not only enter the profession but rise to leadership positions without compromising their identity.

As artificial intelligence reshapes the workplace, the gender pay gap is evolving from a question of equal pay into a broader challenge of equal access to opportunity. This analysis examines how AI adoption, workforce design, and emerging pay transparency regulations are converging to create new risks—and new imperatives—for employers seeking to build genuinely inclusive, future-facing organizations.

The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has provided important guidance on the scope of third‑party liability under sections 111–112 Equality Act 2010, in a case concerning drug testing in a safety‑critical industry.

Geopolitical instability, including ongoing conflicts in the Middle East and other global crises, alongside trade fragmentation and political polarisation, are disrupting investment decisions...

The UK Government's consultation on non-disclosure agreements proposes sweeping reforms to prevent employers from silencing victims of workplace harassment, abuse, and discrimination.